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LLM Programs

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Master of Laws (LLM) Degrees

Seasoned attorneys and recent graduates have all made the choice to prepare themselves for the next generation of legal practice. As an advanced law degree, the LLM program requires an ABA-accredited JD degree (domestic applicants) OR the first degree of law required for law practice or law teaching (international applications).

LLM in Dispute Resolution

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The LLM in Dispute Resolution is considered the premier program in dispute resolution and offers students the most amount of flexibility in their dispute resolution education. 

  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation

The LLM in Dispute Resolution is also offered in a flexible, online format.

LLM in International Commercial Arbitration (ICA)

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The LLM in International Commercial Arbitration is designed to combine a robust academic foundation, a capstone practice experience in which every student will gain experience.

  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Negotiation/Mediation Theory and Practice
  • Capstone Mock Arbitration

LLM in Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law (EMS)

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Pepperdine is the only program in the country combining entertainment, media, and sports law, with dispute resolution and business. Electives include courses from the top ranked dispute resolution program or in partnership with Pepperdine's Graziadio Business School.

LLM in United States Law (USL)

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The LLM in United States Law is designed for international legal professionals looking to study U.S. law under internationally recognized scholars.

  • Qualify for US Bar Exam
  • Design your own program
  • Learn from Faculty Experts

 

Partial and full-tuition scholarships are available for Dispute Resolution programs.

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